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Best Richmond Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 7,952 students in Richmond, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, CA are Richmond College Preparatory, Mira Vista Elementary School and Caliber Changemakers Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Richmond, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
214 South 11th St.
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Gr: K-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Rank: #22.
Mira Vista Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6397 Hazel Ave.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1416
Gr: K-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Caliber Changemakers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Oregon St.
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Gr: K-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At W. Contra Costa Co
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 28th St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 480-0540
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #55.
Michelle Obama Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
629 42nd St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 231-1456
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
565 Wine St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1417
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Manzanita Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
461 33rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #99.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
960 17th St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1418
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Nystrom Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Harbour Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1406
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Richmond Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Stege Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 35th St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1425
Gr: K-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Verde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Giaramita St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1408
Gr: K-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2711 Maricopa Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Maine Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1419
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Peres Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
719 Fifth St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1407
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1717.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Downer Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1422
Gr: K-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4022 Florida Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1403
Gr: K-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
29 Sixth St.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1404
Gr: K-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, CA include Richmond College Preparatory, Mira Vista Elementary School and Caliber Changemakers Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richmond?
19 public elementary schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?

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